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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
License Description The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) has advanced knowledge and practice skills in a specialized area of clinical nursing practice. The CNS performs advanced assessments, analyses and evaluations of individuals, families and communities. As an advanced clinician in a specialty area, the CNS develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive treatment plans. The CNS also consults with the public and professionals in health care, business and industry in areas of research, case management, education and administration. Specialty certifications recognized by the Board include psychiatric and mental health, gerontological, adult health, acute/critical care, and pediatric. Requirements: 1) Must possess an active license as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or privilege to practice on a registered Nurse compact state license. 2) Hold a master's degree evidencing successful completion of a graduate program in nursing, which shall include supervised clinical practice and classroom instruction in a nursing clinical practice specialty. 3) Hold a current certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board. 4) Criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required. 5) Exam applicants must have practiced a minimum of 2,000 hours as an RN. Written and oral examinations required. License fee: $125.00 initial, Renewal fee: $65.00 biennially, Temporary Permit fee: $30.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 686 2700
louann.walker@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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